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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Moment Of Celebration reflects on news that is too good to contain.

In the book of Second Kings, four men in Samaria had leprosy. A great famine had overtaken their city due to a long siege by a strong army. Instead of staying at the city gate to die, the men decided to go over to the enemy camp to surrender, in the hope that they would live. But when they got there, no one was at the camp. The army had fled their tents, but left behind food, clothing, and money.

The men with leprosy ate and drank and carried off the silver, gold, and clothing and buried them as hidden treasure. Then they came back for more. Eventually, they said to each other, “We’re not doing right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves.” They decided to report their findings to the royal palace.

There is a spiritual thirst and hunger in the land today. The Good News of Jesus is what this world needs. Would it be right for beggars who have been blessed by this abundant treasure to keep it for themselves? Telling others this good news is much like a beggar telling another beggar where to find bread. There is no shortage of supply, because God’s love is abundant and eternal.

The Good News of Jesus Christ is a reason to be glad in the Year of Celebration.

RADIO FRIEND PHIL – Greetings! Welcome to this week’s New Tunes at 9 Roundup. (New Tunes at 9, one-hour of new and emerging music, weeknights at 9 p.m. on WJTL.)

Sanctus Real released their new record “The Dream” last week. Available on iTunes and other digital platforms, “The Dream” stands as Sanctus Real’s finest moment to date; it’s filled with mystery, intrigue, and excellent songwriting. Lead singer Matt Hammitt was my guest and stated that there was “not an uninspired moment on the project.” (Sanctus Real guitarist Chris Rohman also talked about “The Dream” on New Tunes at 9 https://wjtl.com/listen/wjtl-casts/

For more on “The Dream” from Sanctus Real, go to http://sanctusreal.com/ (You can also go to the staff blogs and facebook page at wjtl.com and click on New Tunes at 9 Roundup.) A reminder: coming up Monday night, September 29, Aaron Shust is our scheduled guest, on New Tunes at 9.

3.Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center 2014 Annual Horse Show tomorrow (Saturday, September 20th) from 9AM-3:30PM at their riding center in Leola. The theme this year is “Dancing with Horses” featuring many different riders and their horses. There will also be a special presentation at noon by a rider and her blind dressing horse, named Tuxedo. More Info: http://www.greystonemanortrc.org/

2. The 13th Annual Neffsville Car Show featuring 500 Cars, food and live music. Tomorrow (Saturday, September 20th) 9am-4pm at the Manheim Township Community Park, Rotary Road in Lititz. More Info: neffsville-carshow.com

See You At The Pole 2014 is coming up on Wednesday, September 24th! WJTL will be out broadcasting live at various schools in our community. You will also have a chance to call in to The Listener Hotline to report on your school. (Hotline #717-459-3702)

This year’s theme is:

NEVER STOP PRAYING, ESPECIALLY FOR OTHERS.

EPHESIANS 6:18a CEV

# Never Stop Praying

The 2014 theme verse follows Paul’s famous passage on the armor of God, challenging and encouraging Christ followers to stand strong in the Lord and be His representatives to share the Good News of the Gospel. http://syatp.com/

RADIO FRIEND PHIL – Greetings! Welcome to this week’s New Tunes at 9 Roundup. (New Tunes at 9, one-hour of new and emerging music, weeknights at 9 p.m. on WJTL.)

Worship leaders Dan & Lauren Smith released their new project last week. Entitled “All My Hope,” the record is a major leap forward for Dan, Lauren, and Ben Smither, who plays glockenspiel and keyboards. The Smith’s remain committed to urban ministry in city of Reading, and many of the songs on “All My Hope” center on the theme of faithfulness. Dan and Lauren Smith were guests on New Tunes at 9 and explained their vision for their project https://wjtl.com/listen/wjtl-casts/

For more on Dan and Lauren Smith go to http://www.thesmithfactory.com/music/

Coming up next week on on New Tunes at 9: Gareth Gilkeson of Rend Collective (Monday, September 22); and Justin Engler of Abandon (Tuesday, September 23).